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Trying to get out of the house and realizing you forgot your keys... 🦆 Placement of wood duck nesting boxes has provided artificial nesting areas as part of a national effort to alleviate the loss of natural nesting habitat. The wood duck (Axis sponsa) is a secondary nester relying on cavities created by broken limbs and woodpeckers. Historically these prime nesting spots were found in the riparian zones along streams, wetlands, and ponds. With the conversion of those zones to agriculture and u

Wood duck calling out from the branches. Wood ducks are cavity nesters, meaning they typically nest in tree holes or nest boxes. Perching on branches allows them to survey their surroundings for potential nesting sites or predators. | Where's Wildlife